By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja In solidarity with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, staff of the Federal High Court have declared a two-week indefinite strike. The judicial workers, under the umbrella of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, ordered the closure of all offices in court from Monday, in line …

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri In solidarity with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, staff of the Federal High Court have declared a two-week indefinite strike. The judicial workers, under the umbrella of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, ordered the closure of all offices in court from Monday, in line with …

Suspects in WAEC Malpractices & the Principal By Kingsley Omonobi The Police at Force headquarters on Friday paraded 17 suspects including School Principals, Teachers and Supervisors who were caught engaging in examination malpractices during the last West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in the country. The 17 suspects were arrested from Kano, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Rivers states …

By Nwafor Sunday The newly elected governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has said that it would be unfair to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that gave him ticket to contest against other parties and join All Progressives Congress, APC, that disqualified him from participating in its primary election. ”Gleaning from the comments of Mr …

The Federal High Court staff across the country have indicated their intention to commence a two-week strike on Sept. 28 over the recent increase in the electricity tariff and fuel pump price. Copies of the notice pasted in and around the Federal High Court Headquarters building in Abuja by the court staff, under the aegis …

Chisom Laurel has signed with a London based record and music publishing company ‘Virtuosity Music Group’, a long term multi album recording deal understood to rank as one of the most expensive artist development deals in Nigeria. Industry insiders suggest the global pact could be worth upwards of £75,000. This is the first signing for the …

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi By Emma Amaize Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has not been arrested by the police, his Media Assistant, Mr Sylvester Omonigho, has disclosed. Omonigho, in a statement, describing the purported arrest as “another infantile lie,” said: “The attention of the Gbagi Media Office was today, Friday 25th, 2020 drawn …

By Lawani Mikairu Sylvester Ogbolu Humanitarian Foundation (SOHF) has volunteered to empower 40 Delta State youths in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The youths drawn majorly from Ubulu clan and neighbouring communities of Delta State in Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) will be inducted into an ICT training programme on Sunday, for …

Our men are on ground to forestall further attacks — Police The Nigerian Police By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead in the renewed boundary dispute between the people of Izzi in Ebonyi State and their counterpart in Obubara, Cross River State. The age-long boundary dispute restarted on Wednesday, …

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Over 100 students in two public schools in Jos South local government area of Plateau State have benefited from direct support for activities aimed at improving examination outcomes and improve transition to the world of skill-work in business, vocational and technical education. The students from Government Science and Technical College, Kuru and Government …

High Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong OON has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on his re-election for another four years saying his victory at the September 19 2020 gubernatorial election was fit and proper. The industrialist who is the chairman of the Davandy Group spoke Thursday while hosting the Edo state Governor to a reception in …

A 24-year-old man, Bello Lateef, who allegedly fought his creditor when she asked for her money back, on Friday appeared in an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Lateef with breach of peace. The Prosecution Counsel, Sgt. Adesina Elijah, told the court that the defendant committed the offense on Sept 24, 2020, around 11 a.m. …

Obaseki in a courtesy visit to Buhari. 25th September 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the re-elected governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu in Abuja. President Muhammdu Buhari, 25th September, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo Godwin Obaseki (Right) and Lai Mohammed (Middle). PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo Obaseki …

Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment By Victor Ahiuma-Young Minister of Labour and Employment and former Governor of Anambra State, Senator Chris Ngige’s Media office has dismissed the letter to the President by purported All Progressives Congress, APC, members in Anambra State, describing the authors of the letter as impostors unknown by party …

By Azu Ishiekwene It was not supposed to end this way. Like the promo of a mismatch between David and Goliath, many believed, with reasons, that Governor Godwin Obaseki would be beaten to a pulp.   To make matters worse, Obaseki was not just up against one Goliath. He was taking on Goliath Plus, an array of …

Ahead of Nigeria’s 60th independence celebration, Multi-talented female Disc jockey, Odiase Selimot Adejoke better known as DJ SEXYJ is set to release yet another dancehall party jam titled ‘  DANCE featuring illegal crooner Pepenazi. The anticipated song is expected to be released on all musical platforms come Thursday October 1st 2020. Produced by Dawie and Mix …

By Chris Onuoha Queen Kessy Isong, who emerged Queen of Aso Tourism, alongside 7other winners in the recently held “Queen of Aso” pageantry  on August 22, 2020 have commenced several humanitarian programs and development initiatives for vulnerable persons and dilapidated amenities in Nigeria. In an exclusive conversation with vanguard, Queen Kessy Isong said that she is …

…Using Online-mobile App. A new culinary brand i-Meals has launched an online-mobile application to provide prospective customers with their choice meals from any restaurant of their choice within the federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The innovative culinary concept was unveiled by i-Meals with a slogan “bringing your chew to your door step”. According to the Director …

A delectable Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and Chief Executive Officer of Excellence Hope Initiative(EHI), Prince Olisa Berlus Eze celebrated his vibrant age of 40 yesterday, September 24, 2020. The amiable celebrant who was well celebrated by his brother, the founder of  Prince Osisioma foundation, has continued to attract loads of felicitations prayers, goodwill messages from close associates …

Stock photo of a mother breastfeeding her child. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised nursing and lactating mothers to ensure exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children below the age of five. The Nutrition Specialist in the Bauchi Field Office of UNICEF, Dr Rajia Sharhan, gave the advice at the end of an advocacy …